[Ord. 1005, passed 4-24-1989]
This article provides for the designation of fire lanes wherever
Council deems that parking congestion may create a hazard by impeding
the free movement of fire fighting equipment and other emergency vehicles
anywhere within the boundaries of the Town on public or private property.
[Ord. 1032, passed 5-29-1990; Ord. 1186, passed 7-28-1997]
The Fire Marshal shall have the responsibility to designate
fire lanes anywhere within the boundaries of the Town on public or
private property where he/she deems parking and congestion may create
a hazard by impeding the free movement of fire fighting equipment
and other emergency vehicles. The Fire Marshal may consult the fire
chiefs or any other Town agency or consultant in making such decisions.
Such designation of fire lanes by Fire Marshal shall be subject to
approval by Council. When a fire lane is required by the Town Fire
Marshal's office, a fire lane shall be properly posted. The requirements
for the individual signs shall be as follows:
(a) The signs shall be 12 inches wide by 18 inches high with a highly
reflective surface.
(b) The background shall be white; the printing on the sign shall be
red. The printing shall state the following: NO PARKING FIRE LANE.
The printing shall be below the international symbol for no parking,
a black "P" within a red circle with a slash mark across the "P".
(c) The signs shall be double-faced on a 30° to 45° angle perpendicular
to the flow of traffic.
(d) Sign(s) shall be mounted at a minimum height of seven feet from the
bottom of the sign.
(e) One sign will be placed at the beginning of the fire lane and one
sign will be placed at the end of the fire lane. The signs shall be
placed a minimum of 50 feet apart along the entire length of the fire
lane.
(f) The Fire Lane shall be marked in yellow with the words FIRE LANE
a minimum of 18 inches high at fifty-foot intervals from its beginning
to its end.
(g) Fire lane(s) shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide and consist of a
paved surface. The base of the surface shall be constructed in such
a manner to support the weight of Fire Department apparatus and other
emergency vehicles as approved by the Town.
[Ord. 1301, passed 5-24-2004]
(a) Violation of article.
(1)
Any individual, firm or corporation that violates any provision
of this article commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction,
be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and costs.
(2)
Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be
considered a separate violation.
(b) Disposition of penalties. The amount of the penalty shall be forwarded
to the entity with enforcement jurisdiction.